Physical Sciences, Physics Concentration, A.S.

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sithy Maharoof · Phone: 410-386-8280 · Email: smaharoof@carrollcc.edu

Prepare for study in physics at a four-year college or university, or to enter the STEM workforce, through classroom, laboratory, and field learning experiences. Through effective teaching, engaged learning, and a student-centered environment, this program educates students to lead well-informed and productive lives.

Degree Requirements

Recommended Course Sequence: (Total Credits: 60)

Fall

CHEM 105 - Principles of General Chemistry 1 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
MATH 135 - Calculus of a Single Variable 1 (Fall, Spring and Summer)
Arts and Humanities General Education
ENGL 101 - College Writing 1 (Fall, Spring and Summer)

Spring

PHYS 111 - Physics 1 for Scientists and Engineers (Spring and Fall terms)
MATH 136 - Calculus of a Single Variable 2 (offered Fall, Spring & Summer)
ENGL 102 - Writing About Literature - Diversity
CHEM 106 - Principles of General Chemistry 2 (Fall & Spring Only)

Fall

PHYS 212 - Physics 2 for Scientists and Engineers (offered Spring and Fall terms)
MATH 205 - Multivariable Calculus (Fall)
Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select a transferable course
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education
Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select a transferable course

Spring

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Apply the process of science to answer questions in the laboratory and field.
Apply quantitative reasoning to solve scientific problems.
Communicate information effectively to provide explanations and possible solutions to scientific problems.
Identify interdisciplinary approaches to analyze scientific problems.

Student Notices

The following courses are required for this concentration; some courses fulfill General Education requirements: CHEM 105 , CHEM 106 , MATH 135 , MATH 136 , MATH 205 , MATH 215 , PHYS 111 , PHYS 212 and PHYS 213 .

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102 .